Fire Work Safety Bonfire Night November 5 th

Fire Work Safety Bonfire Night

November 5 th • Guy Fawkes • Tried to blow up parliament in 1605 and King James 1 st with 36 barrels of gun powder • They did not like what was happening. • They were Catholics. • The King was a protestant. • The plotters all died and November 5 th is to celebrate the failure of the plot.

• Firework Code • Young people should watch and enjoy fireworks at a safe distance and follow the safety rules for using sparklers. Only adults should deal with firework displays and the lighting of fireworks. Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable. • Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time. • Don’t return to fireworks if they have been lit and not gone off. • Light the firework at arm's length with a taper and stand well back. • Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks. • Don't put fireworks in pockets and never throw them. • Direct any rocket fireworks well away from spectators. • Make sure that the fire is out and surroundings are made safe before leaving.

Sparkler safety • Never put them in your pocket • Never pick one up off the floor • Make sure an adult is always present • Light them one at a time • Wear gloves • Hold them at arm's length • When it goes out, put the hot end in a bucket of water. Otherwise it could still burn you.